In recent years, the kitchen has become the heart of most homes. A room in which we spend long periods of time and where we want to be equipped with the latest innovations. All of this while maintaining a functional design and aesthetics in keeping with the rest of the house. Concepts such as smart storage or interconnected spaces will set the trends in kitchens 2024.
In the following post we will review the top twelve kitchen trends for 2024. A complete guide to materials and practical tips for transforming ‘the stove’ into an oasis of elegance and functionality that will stand the test of time.
SmartKitchen E9.30 XTONE Carrara White Nature / Arid Oak by Gamadecor
Trends in kitchens for 2024 bring us alternatives to the island to sit back and enjoy home dining. For example, the seats stools and dining tables as a comfortable and practical option. We will also see stools positioned at the ends of kitchen islands to turn them into conversation areas.
Quality takes precedence over quantity in the latest trends in kitchen tiles of 2024. Subtle and discreet details such as the marble effect with high contrast veins. We will also find other options such as textured ceramics or zellige-type handcrafted tiles installed as panels. Similarly, XXL pieces inspired by stone, cement or wood will be more visible than ever.
As for flooring, large format will continue to gain popularity in 2024 thanks to its technical qualities. These surfaces reduce the number of joints required, creating a cleaner, more modern look. A very sought after aesthetic this year. The elegant stone effect ceramic collections are the perfect expression of this trend. A trend that never goes out of fashion and is always a good choice, especially in open-plan kitchens.
Terra Topo ceramic floor tiles by Porcelanosa.
Emotions Noche Soft-Roble Puro Kitchen by Gamadecor
Backsplashes made with ceramic pieces are a constant in the world of decoration. This trend will be joined in 2024 by the use of seamless panels. Materials such as natural stone, metal, glass and, above all, mineral compounds such as Krion®, are the most commonly used. All of them are able to create a spectacular atmosphere by combining with light strips and open shelves.
The most daring proposals are gaining ground over the more neutral ranges in colors and trends for modern kitchens. A trend that will be reflected in kitchen furniture. Earthy reds and beiges, as well as sage green and pistachio, will give designs more character. Wood also makes a strong comeback through oak, in different timeless tones. Options that reinforce the resurgence of natural materials in decoration.
Roble Árido finish for furniture by Gamadecor
These are the types of kitchen furniture we will see in 2024:
Induction cooktops offer a number of advantages over traditional gas systems. Simple installation and easy maintenance and cleaning will make 2024 the year of induction cooktops. They can also be integrated under the countertop, which creates greater freedom of movement when cooking. That is the case of invisible dual countertop SmartKitchen by Gamadecor. An element that is completely hidden under the XTONE piece, functioning as a cooking area, and at the same time providing wireless electricity to electrical appliances that operate by means of electrical induction.
Extractor hoods are a key element in contemporary kitchens. With open-plan living becoming increasingly common, it is imperative that air quality is adequate. This appliance helps us with the smoke exhaust and frees the environment from odors without using chemical products. For all these reasons, it is going to be a key player in the 2024 kitchen trends.
The most common is to use finishes that match the general decoration of the space. However, it can also break away from its surroundings and become a standoutfeature. In fact, we will see entire kitchens designed around the hood.
Kitchen e9.30 XTONE Tivoli Beige Nature / E6.90 Oak Copper by Gamadecor
In line with the rest of the trends, we are going to see bolder options in kitchen appliances and accessories. Black stainless steel refrigerators or with warmer metallic tones such as brass, copper or rose gold in the fastenings and faucets are going to be commonplace. For example, a kitchen in black tones with brass faucets looks sophisticated and elegant by drawing inspiration from traditional-looking metal fixtures.
Order in a kitchen is essential if we want to make the most of the space and allow it to breathe. To achieve this, we found several options among the most prominent kitchen trends of 2024.
The more difficult part is the separation of a pantry or cupboard from the room itself. This is the most functional solution as it provides us with more storage. But we do not always have so much surface area. As an alternative, we can consider a free-standing pantry unit or a pull-out cabinet. For their part, floating shelves instead of floor-to-ceiling cabinets add dimension to the space.
Kitchens that are open to the living room are a well-established trend in contemporary lifestyle. However, in 2024 we will see subtle changes to this concept.
As we already mentioned in a previous post of this series, the connection between the different zones will be more nuanced. We can summarize this change in trend with the following points:
Buffet Forest E9.30 XTONE Fiori di Bosco Kitchen / E7.90 Roble Noche by Gamadecor
As for lighting, the kitchen trends of 2024 bring us different and original proposals. This year we will see LED stripson the lower part of the furniture and ceiling molding lighting. A combination with the rest of the work and ambient lighting that will complement or nuance certain aspects of the design. However, it is essential that all lighting is in the same temperature range to obtain a coherent result.
The countertop is one of the most expensive elements when it comes to constructing a kitchen. That’s why, the choice of material the different possibilities have to be analyzed. It is very important to consider which option best suits the user’s needs.
In the main trends for 2024 in this regard, countertops made of large-format ceramic pieces stand out. A trend that, by reducing (or even eliminating) the number of joints, adds a more modern aesthetic. Similarly, these countertops can include matching backsplashes to complement the whole.
Kitchen trends for 2024 merge aesthetic concepts with the daily use we make of these rooms. A combination of factors, such as distribution, storage, tones and lighting, with which to achieve a modern and elegant culinary space. Experience, create and enjoy the kitchen.
